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Vic Land Subdivision in 2 steps
Step 1. SUBDIVISION PERMIT We draw the subdivision plan and submit for Council approval. Council approves the subdivision in principle...

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Jan 8, 20241 min read


Granny flats are here to stay
Finally Victoria will allow Granny flats without a planning permit if your land is 300sqm and more. Several planning overlays cannot...

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Dec 21, 20232 min read


Steps to Sell backyard after Dual Occupancy Planning approval
Your dual occupancy has finally been approved by your Local Council. Great news! Now you're wondering if you should build both the dual...

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May 14, 20231 min read


4 Steps to a backyard subdivision
You have a largish backyard in Victoria . Why not "cash in" on it, if the backyard is no longer wanted? The subdivision process will take...

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Nov 22, 20221 min read



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Jul 17, 20220 min read


Owner Built luxury Extension
Got a minute? You've got to watch the short video for design details, venetian render, dolomite bench and other Toorak/Point Piper ...

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Jul 17, 20222 min read


My first proud development
My first proud development Swarup and his wife turned their first home into a development property. The dual occupancy shown above sold...

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Jul 17, 20221 min read


Was Council Wrong?
Was Council engineers wrong this time? Swarup, AuArchitecture Founder, was younger, self employed and took a huge risk. He bought this...

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Jul 17, 20222 min read


What does property subdivision mean?
Property subdivision is creating smaller chunks of land from a larger parent parcel. Once completed, each of the smaller chunks are...

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May 22, 20222 min read


Finding the right Subdivision Property
Find the right subdivision Property in Victoria

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May 16, 20221 min read


Subdividers-Watch out for pipes!
Our regular client was on the hunt for another development site! The property development bug was in his system. He is a successful...

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Aug 28, 20212 min read


Duplex Designs
AuArchitecture has designed duplex style dual occupancy projects in various suburbs. The site width, zoning policy, planning overlay,...

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Aug 12, 20211 min read


Tree Spoilers
Trees are beautiful. But trees can ruin a proposed development too! Trees on your land can come under scrutiny by Councils when applying...

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Jul 14, 20211 min read


WHY CAN'T I SUBDIVIDE MY BACKYARD?
Some properties are just not suitable for a backyard subdivision. One solution to develop such properties maybe to demolish all or part...

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Jun 13, 20214 min read


IS THE DRIVEWAY ON THE RIGHT SIDE?
Driveway locations play an important role in the design of a multi unit development. On a wide site suitable for a duplex, the driveways...

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May 6, 20211 min read


Building Permits are complex
As you can see the building Permit requires multiple documents, certificates and drawings which must be certified by a Registered...

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Apr 26, 20211 min read
Watch out for Covenants on the Title!
Some property titles may have a covenant attached to it. They remain till removed. The two troublesome ones we find are: Single dwelling...

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Apr 26, 20211 min read


Typical Subdivision Process in Victoria
The Process for subdividing a typical suburban block around Melbourne is : Town Planning approval for the dwellings which will occupy...

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Apr 7, 20212 min read


Duplex Subdivision Process
The Duplex Subdivision process is as follows: 1. Design the two side by side dwellings- draw the plans, elevations, shadow diagrams,...

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Mar 21, 20211 min read


I want to sell my backyard to my daughter
" Can you help me subdivide by block so my daughter can build her first home?" This is a typical inquiry we receive. My Reply: "Thank you...

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Feb 16, 20212 min read
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